For many college students, the idea of moving to a new city, starting a demanding internship, and living independently for the first time is as equally thrilling as it is ... read more about Capital lessons: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
Academics
New faculty join EMU Natural Sciences
EMU’s Department of Natural Sciences welcomes two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year: Dr. Megan Moran, assistant professor of environmental scienceDr. Moran is a wildlife ecologist who completed ... read more about New faculty join EMU Natural Sciences
Seminary to partner with local congregations
A new program launching at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in October will form collaborative, co-learning relationships with five local congregations each year. The program, A Seminary for Every Congregation, will bring ... read more about Seminary to partner with local congregations
Rev. Caine-Conley joins faculty
Pastor, organizer, and leader in movement chaplaincy has extensive experience supporting communities through crisis, healing, and transformation The recipient of EMU’s 2025 Outstanding Young Alum Award, the Rev. Brittany “Smash” ... read more about Rev. Caine-Conley joins faculty
Sen. Kaine tours EMU campus
Celebrates $1.39M in federal Community-Directed Spending to upgrade and expand lab equipment used by STEM and nursing majors During a tour of the EMU campus last month, U.S. Sen. Tim ... read more about Sen. Kaine tours EMU campus
The start of ‘something beautiful’
Ceremony celebrates achievements and perseverance of Intensive English Program graduates Success does not happen by accident, said Christ Zola, a recent graduate of EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP). “Behind every ... read more about The start of ‘something beautiful’
We run this city
Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks ’97 says EMU prepared him for a career of leadership and service Ande Banks ’97, city manager of Harrisonburg since 2022, says leading the place ... read more about We run this city
EMU’s Cassidy Walker ’25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
VACA grad talks about her love for Downtown Harrisonburg, the lessons she brought from EMU, and the city’s ‘biggest fireworks show yet’ Levitt AMP Music Series kickoff concert and VA250 ... read more about EMU’s Cassidy Walker ’25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
Alumnus joins App State as associate AD
Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from EMU. ... read more about Alumnus joins App State as associate AD from Appalachian State University Athletics
New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at EMU this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall